Lord Howe Island got rid of its rats and mice – now its ‘wonderful’ insect life is back
Invasive vermin decimated the island’s native flora and fauna – but its unique cockroaches and beetles are thriving once again In the summer months, Lord Howe Island’s unique stag beetle,…
Soft toys, memes and a movie villain: Labor tries to simplify the message but selling a budget isn’t child’s play
As the budget fight plays out fiercely online, Labor senator Ellie Whiteaker turns to a zebra and a giraffe for help Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates…
‘There were bad moments and bad behaviour’: Alan Davies on booze, ego, comedy and cancer
At 60, Davies is less of a hell-raiser than he once was – but a great deal happier. He talks about the excesses of the 90s, the sexual abuse that…
‘Fractured’ society – but New Zealand’s young have hope across difference and distance
Isolation and falling trust is driving disconnection, though under-35s are more optimistic about social cohesion than older people, report finds Tucked between a tiny restaurant and a small supermarket on…
Australians want a royal commission into femicide. What haunts me is wondering if it’ll be enough to make leaders act | Jess Hill
The solutions to ending gender-based violence aren’t a mystery. The problem is that governments refuse to act on them When a social crisis becomes too big to ignore, governments reach…
Australia’s Adam Walton on tennis lessons next to horses and being a ‘late bloomer’
The 27-year-old is enjoying his moment in the sun at the French Open after a shock win over Daniil Medvedev but with an eye on more grand slam success Adam…
US justice department reportedly opens criminal inquiry into Trump accuser E Jean Carroll
Officials said to be examining whether Carroll committed perjury in 2022 deposition tied to lawsuits against president The Trump administration has opened a criminal investigation into E Jean Carroll, the…
Ukraine war briefing: Eliminate Putin’s ‘last major advantage,’ Zelenskyy urges Washington
Patriots would neutralise ballistic missiles and force Russia to negotiate, says Ukrainian president; half a million Russian dead – GCHQ boss. What we know on day 1,555 Continue reading…
Patagonia sues drag queen Pattie Gonia for trademark infringement
Outdoor clothing company is suing US environmentalist drag performer for $1 plus legal fees, claiming ‘we wish we didn’t have to do this’ Patagonia has launched a trademark lawsuit against…
US launches new strikes on Iran military site as Israel intensifies attacks on southern Lebanon
US forces down attack drones in Bandar Abbas amid further military activity around the strait of Hormuz, with Iranian forces reportedly firing at four ships in the waterway Trump accuses…